India’s Firm Response: 3 ‘Reds’ Raised at UN Human Rights Council in Reply to Pakistan
India expressed deep regret that the Council’s platform has been misused yet again to spread blatantly false accusations.
During the 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, there was a heated exchange where India utilized its ‘Right of Reply’ to strongly reject Pakistan’s allegations and raise its own concerns regarding Islamabad’s human rights record. First Secretary Anupama Singh took the opportunity to respond to what she characterized as “blatantly false accusations about India” made by Pakistan.
Singh remarked that concerning Pakistan’s numerous mentions of India, it is indeed regrettable that the Council’s platform has been exploited once more to propagate blatantly untrue accusations against India.
She reaffirmed India’s position regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing clearly that it is an inseparable part of India and any actions undertaken in the region are internal affairs.
“The complete Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inseparable component of India. The constitutional steps implemented by the Government of India to promote socio-economic progress and effective governance in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are purely internal affairs of India. Pakistan lacks the standing to comment on issues that are internal to India,” the diplomat emphasized.
In a strong response, Singh highlighted Pakistan’s human rights track record, citing instances of persecution against minorities, such as the violent assaults on the Christian community in Jaranwala city in 2023. Additionally, she underscored Pakistan’s backing for UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, comparing it with India’s commitment to pluralism and democratic principles.
“It is ironic, if not outright perverse, for a nation that systematically oppresses its own minorities and has a dismal human rights track record to criticize India. India, on the other hand, is clearly advancing in terms of economic development and social justice,” remarked the speaker.
An evident instance occurred with the extensive brutality inflicted upon the minority Christian community in Jaranwala city, Pakistan, during August 2023, where 19 churches were destroyed and 89 Christian homes were set ablaze. Furthermore, the speaker highlighted the irony of a nation that harbors and even glorifies UNSC-sanctioned terrorists criticizing India, whose commitment to pluralism and democratic values serves as a global example.
Singh concluded by questioning Pakistan’s credibility, citing its involvement in terrorism, economic challenges, and inability to prioritize the welfare of its citizens.
“We cannot afford to lend credence to a nation that speaks while steeped in crimson – the crimson of the bloodshed caused by the terrorism it supports globally; the crimson of its heavily indebted national finances; and the crimson of the embarrassment felt by its own citizens due to their government’s failure to prioritize their genuine interests,” she stated.
The 55th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council spans from February 26th to April 5th.
In August of last year, India emphasized the necessity of a terror-free and peaceful environment for establishing normal relations with Pakistan.
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